On a gorgeous sunny day there is no better place to be, than the beach with the little ones. And with the shallow water, the plentiful 'shelly' treasures to be found and the soft sand to dig in, it's such a perfect playgroup spot too!

Mamma was counting her lucky stars this week when we were invited along to Playgroup Victoria's National Playgroup Week celebrations at Melbourne's Sealife Aquarium. We had a fantastic morning with the education team at the Aquarium along with the Team at Playgroup Victoria and 20 lucky Playgroup Victoria Members.

We were treated to a sneak peek of their new fun Penguin Playground Pop up activity for the Easter School Holidays too where you can waddle with the King Penguins, catch a look at the new 3 month old fluffy penguin chicks, Basil, Sybil, EJ and Pan Pan. enjoy some penguin themed activities, play in the ice pit and learn all there is to know about penguins!

Playgroup Victoria do lots of fun events throughout the year for members and also you can keep an eye out for SEALIFE Melbourne Aquarium play days exclusive to playgroup members for just $20! ($69 value)

The Mamma's love playgroups. It is so great to hear that there are so many throughout Victoria. But WHAT is a playgroup and WHY how can they be an important part of your family's life? We thought it best to ask the experts from Playgroup Victoria.

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